Tuition Scholarship Program
Program Description
Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarships support American students of Polish descent for full-time graduate studies in the United States, the one-year Master's program at the Center for European Studies, Jagiellonian University, Cracow and English Schools of Medicine in Poland. Funding for any major. Additionally, law and engineering studies at DePaul University; Bayonne, NJ residents studying nursing, teaching and business; and funding for residents of Amsterdam, NY, Chicopee, MA and New Hampshire.
Funding is for academic year September 2011 - May 2012. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,000.
Eligibility
United States citizens and permanent residents of Polish descent who are beginning or continuing graduate studies in academic year September 2011 -May 2012 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Scholarships are given for full-time studies only. United States citizens of non-Polish descent are considered when their studies are primarily focused on Polish studies. Only one member per immediate family may receive a Tuition Scholarship during any given academic year. This scholarship is renewable only once in the course of a candidate's studies.
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic excellence, the applicant's academic achievements, interests and motivation, the applicant's interest in Polish subjects or involvement in the Polish American community. Financial need is taken into consideration.
Application Procedure
Application forms for academic year 2011-2012 will be available here from September 2010 through January 4, 2011.
Submit a non-refundable application fee of $35 and the following supporting materials to the Kosciuszko Foundation. The following materials are due at the Kosciuszko Foundation on January 5.
- Completed Tuition Scholarship application form and Financial Information page.
- A personal statement. In detail, discuss your academic goals, career goals, and the major you are pursuing. Be sure to discuss your area of specialization.
- Two passport photos for publication purposes. Print your full name on the reverse side of each. Xeroxed copies are not accepted.
- Provide proof of Polish ancestry. Use birth certificates, passports, naturalization papers and other documents to show the line of descent from the ancestor who was born in Poland to the applicant. Include a cover page outlining your Polish heritage. If documentation is not available, a letter from a prominent member of the community verifying your Polish ancestry will be accepted. Letters from relatives are not accepted.
- Official transcripts for the last three full years of schoolwork through Summer 2010. Fall 2010 coursework will not be considered.
- Two confidential letters of academic reference from professors/teachers submitted on letterhead, enclosed in a sealed envelope and signed across the back flap of the envelope.
If you have any questions please call (212) 734-2130 ext. 210.
E-mailed and faxed materials will not be considered.
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Information BELOW reflects scholarships for academic year 2010-2011
Click here to view a timeline of due dates for the 2010-2011 scholarship.
All applicants seeking funding towards academic year 2010-2011 via Kosciuszko Foundation's Tuition Scholarship program will be informed of the results of the Scholarship Committee's decision. Notifications are made in writing on or about May 15, 2010.
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